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MURPHY BUILDINC
Market and Jones Sts.
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Our Grand Annual Clearance Sale.
In accordance with our established custom, we inaugurate
the New Year with a grand annual clearance sale of the
balance of our great Winter Stock of Dry Good3, preparatory
to the receipt of Spring Goods, and in announcing this sale
we wish to most cordially thank our many customers
throughout the Pacific Coast for the immense volume of
patronage accorded us during the year just closed, and
assure them that it will ever he our aim to maintain the
high position we have attained in their esteem by reason of
our unremitting efforts in their behalf.
It has not been our custom to issua a catalogue for our
annual clearance sales, as our regular patrons look forward
to them as seasons of extraordinary bargains, and a mere
newspaper announcement is always sufficient to induce an
immediate and liberal response from the thousands who in
previous years have profited by irresistible inducements
offered, but this list of sample quotations is prepared for the
special purpose of giving the many new customers who have
favored us with their trade during the past year an idea of
the stupendous reductions from regular prices at which goods
are disposed of during these sales, thus enabling all to share
equally in the wonderful opportunity presented.
Wc wish it thoroughly understood that this sale is not an
offering of odds and ends, but that our offerings consist of
elegant assortments of seasonable and fashionable goods,
comprising the remainder of our great Winter Stock, which
is universally conceded to have been the most extensive,
diversified and complete collection of fine Dry Goods ever
displayed in this market.
Nothing has been spared from this sweeping cut in prices,
as we must close out everything before the arrival of Spring
importations, every inch of the miles of shelving in our
Mammoth Establishment being required for the accommo-
dation of the immense purchases made by our buyers located
in Eastern and European manufacturing centers.
The enormous and constantly increasing mail-order busi-
ness done by us is proof that
Oar Great Country Order Department
tem of
hand n carefully studied as to the
iua living at a distance from tho
therefore all who are Doable to make their selections in
n every detail of their written orders being
promptly and satisfactorily executed.
well-known liberality in exchanging goods is sufficient
have the interests of our patrons ever
■ us, and that nothing we can do in their behalf will
tected.
iving any immediate or prospective need of any-
line cannot afford to miss this sale,
and as a speedy clearance is assured by the startling reductions
. should n«»t delay sending their orders, as tho best
obtained by an early selection.
Intending purchasers not finding exactly what they want
■ !, are invited to write us for samples and priess, as
our ;i though reduced in quantity, aro still
natively unbroken, and we feel confident of our ability
to meet the requirements of all with choice goods at tho
greatest reductions ever named in this market.
All country customers who have access to the columns of
the daily papers of this city should bear in mind that they
can have the benefit of our daily special offerings if their
orders reach us before such goods arc sold.
Orders for goods by mail should be accompanied by stamps
or money to pay postage, otherwise the goods will be sent by
express.
Ladies receiving more than one copy of this catalogue will
confer a favor by handing ib to a friend or neighbor whom
they think will be interested in its contents.
It should be borne in mind that all benefits given city cus-
tomers are equally offered those who favor us with mail
orders, all we require to make a satisfactory return "to an
order being a brief but perfect description of what is wanted,
or permission to use our own judgment. Respectfully,
Telephone No. 3240. J. J- O'BRIEN & CO.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SOME HISTORI- '
CAi EVENTS, HANDY FACTS AND
NO TABLE DISCO VERIES
Alexandrian Library, The; contained 400,01)0 valuable books !
47 r. c.
Almighty Dollar. The term originated with Washington
Irving as a satire on the American love fop gain.
American Flag. First used at Cambridge by Washington
in 1776; legally established by Congress June 14, 1777.
Assassination of Lincoln, April 14, 1865.
Astoria, Oregon, is called the Venice of America.
Autheutic History of China commenced 3,000 years r. c.
Battles of Bunker Hill and Lexington, 177."..
Benjamin Franklin used the first lightning rods, 1762.
Boston is called the Athens of America.
"Boz" was the nom deplume of Charity Dickens.
"Bravest of the Brave," the title given Mara
Kriedland, 1807.
Brick, burnt, were known to have been used in the Tower of
Babel. They were introduced into England by the Romans.
Bureau of Education was established 1867.
Catacombs, most ancient, are those of the Thebau kings,
begun 4,000 years ago.
Catacombs of Rome contain the remains of about 6,000,000
human beings; those of Paris 3,000,000.
Chaldeans were, the first people who worked in metals.
Chicago is only fifty years old, and is the eighteenth city of
the world.
Chinese invented paper 170 b. c.
Chiuese in United States in 1870,63,254: Chinese in United
States in 1880, 105,613.
Christian Council was first held by the Aposlles in the
year 50.
Christmas gifts are presented in Italy on Epiphany Day, and
St. Befana carries gifts to the children during the night.
Columbus discovered Ameiiea October 12, 1492;* the Northmen
A'.D. 985.
Congress declared war with Mexico May 18, 1846; closed Feb-
ruary 2, 1348.
Cork is the bark taken from a species of the oak-tree.
Daguerre aud Nieper invented the process of daguerreotype,
ISS9.
Dark Ages, from the sixth to the fourteenth century.
Deaf and dumb asylum was founded in England by Thomas
Braidwood. 1760, and the first in the United States was at Hart-
ford, 1817.
Egyptian pottery is the oldest known; dates from 2000 B. Q.
J,J.01M&CIj/"«
Rules for Self-Measurement
Wc tan <u >ou accurately ic yon IbUoiv tbe
dtrectiona given heioiv
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Boat Measure, all around
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20 to 21— Around Waist .....
. von have ordered samplei ol Cloa kings, aw d made your
selection, return it with accurate measurements aa aboi e, uud we
will perfectly fit the measurement made. Wc cannot take back a
garment so ordered under any circumstances, when It has ii I tu
o i order and ie true to measurements received.
tSfBe sure to sign your name to letters. We often receive
money without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing US
lo delay till we have heard from the Postoffice where it was mailed.
#»*-In case the goods you order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
JJ3f~If you order a cloak or wrap, ready made or to be made,
consult our Rules for Self-Measurement.
#g*Saraples are sent to all points by mail.
flSfPe rraission to examine express packages can only be granted
after having forwarded to us lull express rate both :
J. J. OWN HO.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT
The astounding cut in prices made throughout the balance
of our great stock of Ladies', Misses' and Children's outer
garments, affords purchasers an opportunity that may never
occur again, as our assortments comprise the latest styles in
shapes, trimmings and materials, and the reduced prices
quoted are in many cases actually less than the cost of the
materials from which the garments are made.
Ladies' Jersey Jackets, honeycombed pattern in black and
colored, tailor made, reduced from $4.00 to $1.00 each.
Ladies' Jackets, in fine quality of beaver and French
cloaking, tailor made, bell sleeves, lap back, and bound with
braid, reduced from $10.00 to £5.00 each.
Ladies' Jackets, made of fine quality of imported beaver,
tailor made, military collar, lap back, bell sleeves,, nicely
finished with buttons, newest shades, reduced from $15.00 to
$10.00 each.
Ladies' Jackets, in the latest French cloaking and shades
handsomely trimmed with Astrakhan, loose front, lap back;
also, a fine assortment, richly braided, with vest fronts, lined
with satin, reduced from §17.50 to §12.50 each.
Ladies' Close-fitting Newmarkets in a fancy striped mate-
rial, tailor made, bell sleeves, shirred back, military collar,
very stylish, worth §10; reduced to §6.50 each.
Ladies' Newmarkets, made of a fancy striped and checked
material, plaited front, half-tight fitting, bell sleeves, shirred
and plaited backs, very handsome, worth §15; reduced to
§8.50 each.
Ladies' Newmarkets, made of striped French cloaking, in
all the new shades, tailor made, bell sleeves, military collar,
shirred back and handsomely finished with buttons, very
stylish, worth §20; reduced to §12.50 each.
Ladies' Newmai-kets in striped and plain cloaking, plaited
fronts, half-tight fitting, cloth buttons, handsome girdle
around waist, bell sleeves, very stylish, worth §25; reduced
to §15 each.
Ladies' Wraps, made of fine black cloth, trimmed with
heavy drop fringe, handsome ornament on front, long-pointed
tabs, lined all through with quilted satin, reduced from
§22.50 to §12.50 each.
Ladies' Wraps of fine French cloaking, elegantly trimmed
with corded passementerie, long-pointed tabs, trimmed with
handsome corded and drop fringe, lined with heavy-quilted
satin, reduced from §25 to §15 each.
Ladies' Circulars in fine French cloaking, figured and
brocaded, gathered shoulders, also gathered back, with
handsome ribbon bow at neck, in all sizes, worth §10,
reduced to §5 each.
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xed material, gathered shoul-
. trimmed with ribbon, reduced from $15
rculara in fine plain cloaking, gathered shoul-
rolhered back, finished at nerk with elegant
ii London dyed, satin lined,
nek, finished with ornaments on front, reduced
from $17.50 to $10 each.
te Jackets, real London dyed, satin
lined, lap back, finished willi ornaments on front,
■ i to $12.60 each.
i te l'lush Jackets, real Lon-
don dyed, satin lined, lap hack and handsomely finished
with sealskin ornaments on front, reduced from $:;5.0u to
each.
Ladies' Scilette Jackets, real London dyed, satin
lined, lap back, finished with sealskin ornaments on
front, reduced from $80.00 to $20.00.
Ladies' Sealette Wraps, lone tabs, cape back, trimmed
all around with sealette drop fringe, reduced from $25.00
to $15.00 each.
Ladies' Sealette Wraps, long tabs, cape back, trimmed
all around with sealette drop fringe, reduced from $30.00
to $20.00 each.
Ladies' Sealette Wraps, long tabs, pointed backs, with
ornaments, rolling collar, with three sealskin ornaments
on front, also with Japanese sleeves, plaits in the back,
fringed all around with drop fringe, reduced from $35.00
to $25.00 each.
Misses' Circulars in fine French cloaking, figured
and brocaded, gathered shoulders, also gathered back,
finished with handsome ribbon bow at neck, reduced
from $0.50 to $3.50 each.
Misses' Circulars in plain and fancy mixed material,
gathered shoulders, plaited back, trimmed with ribbon
bow at neck, reduced from S7.50 to $4.50 each.
Mis-sea' Long Cloaks, made of nice quality of striped
cloaking with cap?, and finished witu nice clasp in
front, ages from 6 to 14 vears, reduced from $3.00 and
$0.50 to $2.50 and $3.50 each.
.Misses' Long Cloaks of fancy striped cloaking, gath-
ered backs, with belt, shoulder cape, fancy buttons to
match material, ages 4 to 14 years, reduced from $5.00,
$0.(10 and $7.00 to $3.00, $4.00 and $5.'J0 each.
fj&'l-n. ordering children's garments, send age and
bust measure.
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HISTORICAL EVENTS— Continued
Electrical eel is only found in the northern rivers of South
America.
Electricity moves 288,000 miles per second.
Electric light invented by Lodyguiu and Kossloff at Loudon
in 1874.
Envelopes first used in 1839.
Ether was first used for surgical purposes iu 1844.
Experiments in electric lighting, by T. A. Edison, 1878-80.
Fire insurance office, first in America, Boston, 1724.
First American express, New York to Boston, W. F. Harden.
First American library, fouuded at Harvard College, Cam-
bridge, 1638.
First Atlantic cable operated 1858.
First authentic use of organs, 755; in England, 951.
First cotton raised in the United States was in Virginiu, iu
1621; first exported, 1747.
First electric telegraph, Paddington to Drayton, Eng., 1835.
First musical notes used, 133S; printed, 1502.
First photographs produced in Euglaud 1802; perfected 1841.
First postoffice established, between Vienna and Brussels,
1516.
First steamer crossed the Atlantic 1819.
First sugar-cane cultivated in the United States, near New
Orleans, 1751; first sugar-mill, 1758.
First telegraph, in operation in America was between Wash-
ington und Baltimore, May 27, 1844.
First watches made in Nuremburg 1477.
Forty-three' Popes reigned during the building of St. Peter's
Cathedral.
French Revolution 1789; Reign of Terror 1793.
French and Indian war iu America 1754.
German empire re-established January is, 1871.
Glass was made in Egypt 3000 b. c; earliest date of transpar-
ent glass, 719 b. c.
Glass mirrors first made by the Venetians in the thirteenth
century; polished metal was used before that time.
Glass windows (colored) were used in the eighth century.
, Great London fire occurred September 26, 1666.
Harvard is the oldest college in the United States; established
in 1638.
Hawks can fly 150 miles an hour.
Hurricanes move eighty miles an hour.
Ignatius Loyola founded the order of Jesuits 1541.
Introduction of homoeopathy into the United States 1825.
Iron horseshoes were made in 481.
Iron steamships first built in Great Britain in 1843.
Italian and Austrian (seven weeks') war 1*66.
Jamestown, Va., founded 1607; first permanent English set-
tlement in America.
COLORED DRESS GOODS
DEPARTMENT
n tliis important department comprise
able goods,
nee to the requirements oi
-i BhadeSi colorings, weaves
I, and all will bo closed "ill
:it prices corresponding "ith the following stupendous
- inch Fancy French Plaids ami
Stripes, former pi c per yard.
12 inch All Wool Fancy French
Plaids and rmer price 76c, red i ■ per
yard.
12 inch, All Wool Fancy Stripe and
Plaid Combination Suitings, former price $1.00, reduced
per yard.
At 50c ISO pieces 42 inch All Wool Fancy Ribbon
Suitings, former price Too, reduced to 50c per
yard.
At 80c. 200 pieces -•'-' inch All Wool Fame Oashmi re
-unci- price 85c, reduced to 60c per
yard.
At 65c. :70 pieces VI inch All Wool Fancy Cashmere
and Broche Bordered Suitings, formerprice $1.00, reduced
per card.
VI inch All Wool Fancy Persian
and Silk Bordered Suitings, former price $1.25, reduced
per yard.
At 75c. 120 pieces 42 inch Silk and Wool Plaid Com-
binatii n Suitings, former price $1.50, reduced to Tec per
yard.
IMPORTED
COMBINATION AND
SUITS
At $3.50. loii Combination Suite, former price $7,50
reduced to $3.50 a suit.
1 Combination Suits, JEormer price $12.50
and $15.00, reduced to $5.0ti a suit.
At $7.50. 125 Imported Suits, former price $20.00,
1 "i suit.
At $10.00. 100 Imported Suits, former price $22.50
and $25.00, reduced to $10JK) ;t suit.
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money without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
to delay till we have heard from the Postomce where it was mailed.
-85r*In case the goods you order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
j*5J*If you order a cloak or wrap, ready made or to be made,
consult our Rules for Self-Measurement.
■ffiT-Samples are sent to all points by mail.
tfi^r- Permission toexamine express packages can only he granted
after having forwarded to us full express rate both ways.
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Jet is found along Hie coast of Yorkshire, Eug.. near Whitby.
Jews ill the world 7,700,000.
Julius C;esar invaded Britain 55 b. c; assassinated 44 e. c.
Kerosene was first used for illuminating in 1826-
Latin tou°ue heeame obsolete in 580.
Library, first subscription, Philiidelphia, 1731.
Life insurance, first in Loudon 1772; in America, Philadel-
phia, 1812.
Light moves 192,000 miles per second.
London plague iu 1C65.
Longest bridga in the world, the Victoria, across the St. Law-
rence river nt Montreal, 9,144 feet.
Longest (span) bridge, New York and Brooklyn, inaiD span,
1,595 feet.
Louisiana ceded by France to the United States 1803.
Marine insurance, first a. d. 533; England, 1598; Americu,
1721.
Medicine was introduced iuto Rome from Greece 200 b. c.
Michasl Augelo was the principul architect of St. Peter's
Cathedral.
Moderate winds blow seven miles an hour.
Modoc war in California November 29. 1872.
Mormons arrived at Salt Lake valley, Utah, July 24. 1817.
Moscow, Russia, has the largest bell iu the world— 432,000
pounds.
Napoleon I. crowned emperor 1804; died at St. Helena 1820.
Newspapers first printed 1494; in United States, at Boston,
1690.
National bank was first established in United States 1816.
Oberliu College, Ohio, is the first in the United States that
admitted ladies.
Omnibuses were first made in Paris, 1827.
Pennsylvania established the first hospital in America, in
1751.
Periodicals printed in the United States in 1880, 10,101.
Phonograph invented by T. A. Edison 1877.
Piano Forte invented in Italy about 1710.
Postage stamps first came into u«e in England in the year
1810; in the United States iu the year 1817.
Printing was known in China iu the sixth century; intro-
duced into England about 1474, America 1536.
Professor Oersted, Copenhagen, discovered electro-magnetism
1819.
Public schools, first in America, were established in the New
England States about 1G12.
Rifle ball moves at the rate of 1,003 miles per hour.
Robert Raikes established the first Sunday School, at Glouces-
ter, Ens.. 1781.
Rome was founded by Romulus 752 b. c.
BLACK GOODSAND MOURNING
DEPARTMENT
as-ortments in this department comprise tho
il th~ beet known ami most reliable
manufacturers nil offered during this great sale- at figures
ding with the following remarkable redu
lonble fold .^ilk Lustre Alpaca, re-
yard.
At 35c. h.o pieces 38 in. Iron Frame Alpaca, reduced
from 60c to 36c a yard.
At 50c. 1IW pieces 44 in. All Wool French Armure, re-
duced ironi $1 .00 to 60c a yard.
At Oc. 50 pieces 54 in." All Wool Tricot, reduced from
♦I.OU to 50c a yard.
At i- in. All Wool French Foule, re-
duced from 7oc to o'.c a yard.
At 50c. (10 pieces 42 in. Iron Frame Alpaca, reduced
bom $1.00 to 60c a yard.
At G'Oc. 50 pieces 42 in. Fine Ail Wool Serge, reduced
from if 1. 00 to 60c a yard.
At 75c. 50 pieces 42 in. French Brocades, reduced
from $1.25 to Toe a yard.
At 75c. 50 pieces 42 in. Satin Merveilieux reduced
from |1.00 to Toe.
At 75c. 50 pieces 40 in. French Cashmero, reduced
from $1.00 to 7:c a yard.
At 75c. £0 pieces 42 in. French Cordaline, reduced
rom $1.25 to 75e a yard.
At $1.00. 40 pieces 48 in. Extra Fine French Cash-
mere, reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 a vnrd.
At $1.00. 40 pieces 40 in. fcilk Warp Henrietta, re-
duced from $1.50 to $1.00 a yard.
At ifl.Oii. 40 pieces 42 in. French Brocades, reduced
from $1.60 to $1.01) a yard.
At $1.25. 25 pieces 42 in. Silk Warp Drap d'Alma, re-
duced from $2.00 to $1.25 a yard.
At $1.25. 25 pieces 40 in. Silk Warp Henrietta, re-
duced from $2.00 to $1.25 a yard.
At $1.25. 25 pieces 44 in. Fxtra Fine All Wool Drap
d'Alma, reduced from $2.00 to $1.25 a yard.
At $1.50. 20 pieces 44 in. Extra Fine French Brocades,
reduced from J2.50 to $1.50 a yard.
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st. Augustine, oldest city in the United states, founded by the
Spaniards 1565.
Seven Wise Men of Greece were renowned for their practical'
sagacity and wise maxims ou the principles of life. They
lived in the sixth century, b. c, and their names were .Stolon,
Ohilo, Pittacua, Bias, Periander, Cleobulus and Thales.
Seven Wonders of the World is a name given to seven very
remarkable objects of the ancient world, as follows: The Pyra-
mids of Egypt, Pharos of Alexandria, walls and hanging gar-
dens of Babylon, Temple of Diana at Ephesus, the statue of the
Olympian Jupiter, mausoleum of Artemisia and Colossus of
Rhodes.
Seven Hills of Rome are the hills upon which that city is
built. Their names are the Aveutine, Capitoliue, Coelian,
Esquiliue, Palatine, Quiriual and Viminal. Their altitude
above the Tiber is only about 150 feet.
Seven Sleepers, according to a legend of early Christian-
ity, were seven noble youths of Ephesus, having tied from
persecution to a certain cavern for refuge, where they were
discovered and walled in for a cruel death, were made to fall
asleep, aud in that state lived for two centuries. Their mimes
are said to have beeu Maximian, Malchus, .Mart'iniau, Denis.
John, Serapion aud Constantine.
Slavery In the United States was begun at Jamestown in 1620.
Stow rivers How seven miles per hour.
Sound moves at the rate of 74:i miles per hour.
Spectacles were invented by an Italian in the thirteenth
century.
Soap was first manufactured in England iu the sixteenth
century.
St. Elias, Rocky mountains, is the highest peak in North
America— 17,850 feet. ♦
Storm clouds move thirty-six miles an hour.
Telescope invented 1608.
The first balloon ascended from Lyons, France. 1788,
The first illumination with gas was in Cornwall, Em:., 1792;
in the United States, at Boston, 1822.
The first lucifer match made in 1829.
The first Theater in the United States was at Williamsburg,
Ya.,1752.
The first theological seminary in the United States was estab-
lished at Greenville, Pa., November 1, 1805.
There are 2,750 languages and dialects.
Volunteer fire company, first in United States, was at Phila-
delphia, 1736.
War declared with Great Britain 1812; pence 1S15.
West Point Military Academy founded by Congress 180?,
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SILK AND VELVET DEPT.
STork
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91.00, 1.25,
SI. 00, 1.25, 1.50,
trd.
$1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00 autl2.50
luced to $1.00, 1.60 and !
nil. |.50 and
ired Marvillieux reduced to $1.50 a yard.
Sarah Silk, reduced t<> 50c and 75c.
Surah Silk, reduced to 91-00 a ;
■ red Iipiia Silfc, red iO j ard.
Royal Silk, reduced to 91. 00a yard.
• 1 Satins, re i 00 .i yard.
19-inch Colored silk Velvet, reduced to 91.00, 1.25, 1 50
and 2.00 a yard.
■ lored Silk Plash, i 75c a
yard.
24-inch Black ami Colored Silk Plush, reduced to 91.25 a
yard.
Fancy Striped and Plaid Velvet, reduced to $1.00, 1.50 and
ml.
k Brocaded I 50, 2.00, 3.00 and
4. (Ml a yard.
Black Surah Silk, reduced to 75c, 91.00, 1.25 and 1.50 a
i id Satin, reduced to $1.50 and 'J. 00 a 3 ard.
< . [ored Etonian Striped silk, reduced feo 91.00, 1.25, 1.50
and 2.00 a yard.
raton * 'repe, reduced to Si. 00 a yard.
28-inch Black All-Silk Velvet, reduced to 95.00, 6.00, 7.00
yard.
A tull line of Novelty Silka in black and colored, from si, on
to 3.00 a yard.
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:y without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
N to delay till we have heard from the Postoffice where it was mailed.
A5*In case the goods yon order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
1 f you order a cloak or wrap, ready
consult our Rules for Self-Measurement.
.ffy-Samples are sent^o all points by mail.
#»-Permission to examine express packages can only he granted
after having forwarded (» us full express rale both ways
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GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Tbe Government of the United States comprises three great
branches, namely: the Legislative, the Judicial and the Execu-
tive. The first makes the laws, the second construes them and
the third enforces them. Each of these branches has its own
separate subdivisions.
Tbe Legislative branch consists of tbe two Houses of Con-
gress—the Senate and the Uuusc of Representatives.
Each State, irrespective of its size or papulation, is entitled
to two Senators. These are elected by their respective State
Legishitures, and hold office for a term of six years.
The election of Senators was originally arranged, and is now
continued, so that one-third of the Senators go out of office
every two years. In other words, when a new Cougrcss con-
venes two-thirds of the Senate are men who have served in that
body for either two or four years. This plan is believed to best
preserve the dignity and usefulness of the Senate. The dura-
tion of ea:-h Congress is therefore two years, consisting of two
sessions, the one a long and the other a short one. In addition
to these regular sessions, special sessions may be called by the
President of the United Slates.
The qualifications of a Senator are, that he must be at least
thirty years of age, a citizen of the State from which he is
elected and a citizeu of the United States for nine years pre-
ceding his election.
The House of Representatives cousists of members chosen
directly by the people, who hold office for two years'.
The uumber of Representatives from any State is determined
by its population, according to a regular apportionment, which
isha^edupou the decennial census. Each State is, however,
entitled to at least oue Representative.
The qualifications of a Representative are, that he must be at
least twenty-five years of age, at least seven years a citizen of
the United States and an inhabitant of the State from which he
is chosen.
The salary of Senators and Representatives is $o,000 per annum
each; that of the Speaker of the House $8,000. Senators and
Representatives are also allowed twenty cents a mile as mile-
age to and from Washington for ench annual session, and $125
per annum for stationery and newspapers.
The Judicial branch comprises the Supreme Court of the
United States, United States Circuit and District Courts, the
Court of Claims and such other courts of interior jurisdiction
as Congress may establish.
It is the business of these Courts to interpret and construe the
laws made by the Legislative branch.
The Supreme Court of the United States is the final judicial
resort in the nation.
The Circuit Courts each have jurisdiction over several States,
and the District Courts usually over a porriou or a whole of a
siDgle State.
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LINEN DEPARTMENT
For the pnrpT-e of re I mini; onr enormous stork in
this lino during tlio n<>xt thirty days, wo break our Bland-
er known on this Coast,
•n Huck Towels,
Size 17 x 36 inchei From $1.25.
Ine Case Heavy 1 lurk Towels, Fino
Linen, redn 1, 75.
■ $1.75 a Do*. Two Cases Soft Finish Blenched
Huck All l.inen Towels, size 18 I 33 inches, reduced from
a $2.60 a Do*. 2 lots elegant All Linen Towels,
Unmask or Huck, with Knotted Fringes, reduced from
■
Now $4.00 a Doz. One Lot-Extra Vine Damask Towels,
laruc sizes. Knotted Fringes, reduced fiom |(U0
Now $1.25 a Doz. 200 Dozen U Damask Napkins (25
inches square), All Linen, reduced from $1.75.
Now $1.75 a Doz. 150 Dozen 25 inch square German
All Linen Napkins, very serviceable, reduced from $2.25.
Now 50c a Doz. 750 Dozen 14 inch Fringed All Linen
Napkins (checked) reduced from 60c.
Now Tic a yard. 25 pieces Fine Bleached Table Dam-
ask, Satin Finish, reduced from 85c.
Now 35c a yard. 20 pieces Bleached Table Linen, re-
duced from 5Uc.
Now 20c a yard. One Case Heavy Loom Table Linen,
reduced from 30c.
Now 40c a yard. Two Cas^s Undressed Cream Table
Linen, in a variety of good patterns, reduced from GUc.
Now 55c a yard. 4u pieces Very Heavy Unbleached
Table Linen, Uli inches wide, reduced from 75c.
Now 10c a yard. ISO pi ces Check Glass Linen, 18
inches wide, warranted fine flax, reduced from 12^c.
Now lO^jc a yard. 25 pieces Very Choice Glass Linen,
23 inches wide, heavy texture, reduced from 25c.
J< T ow G'-ic a yard. 100 pieces Bleached All Linen
Crash, reduced from 10c a yard.
Now 10;jc a yard. 2>6 pieces Best Bleached Twill
Toweling, 10 inches wide, reduced from 25c.
A Full Line of Fringed Lunch Sets, Cloths and Nap-
kins to match, from $4.00 to $20.03 a set, all reduced.
Cotton and Linen Diaper in 18 in., 10 in., 22 in., 24 in.
and 27 inch, in 10 yard pieces, from 75c to $3.00 a piece.
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v> personal comfort. ^
2» BSj" Orders by Mail or Telephone promptly filled, and forwarded "
§• by return Mail or Messenger.
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BLANKET DEPARTMENT
In this department we carry complete lines of goods,
embracing all grades from the ordinary to the finest, ami
for the next 30 days will offer the following astonishing
bargains :
At $1.00 a pair. 2 lots Blankets, White or Gray; 10-4
size; summer weights. Reduced from $1.25.
At $2.00 a pair. 1 case 10-4 White Blankets, Eastern
manufacture. Reduced from $2.75.
At $3.50 a pair. 2 cases 12-4 White Blankets; good
heavy goods. Reduced from $4.50.
At $4.75 a pair. 5 cases Housekeepers' White Family
Blankets; fine California goods. Reduced from $6.00.
At $5.75 a pair. 10 cases Heavy Mission White Blan-
kets; excellent goods. Reduced from $7.50.
At $7.00 a pair. 3 cases Elite. Mission Fine White
Blankets. Reduced from S9.00.
At $8.50 a pair. 2 cases extra Golden Gate Fine White
Blankets (Australian Wool). Reduced from $11.50.
At $12.50 a pair. 1 case "Exhibition" White Blankets;
almost finest goods made; 90 inches wide. Reduced
from $17.50.
At $10.00 a pair. 2 cases Fine Mission Blankets; size
72x!)0 inches, in light blue, with white border. Reduced
from $14.50.
At $2.50 a pair. 35 pairs Golden Gate Crib Blankets.
Reduced from $3.50.
At $3.75 a pair. 50 pairs Sky-blue Crib Blankets;
finest wool. Reduced from $5.00.
At $4.00 a pair. 125 pairs Fine Mission Blankets for
large cribs or cots. Reduced from $6.00.
At $3.00 a pair. 200 pairs Heavy Gray Blankets; good
soft stock. Reduced from $4.00.
At $4.50 a pair. 100 pairs 7-pound Gray Blankets;
full 72 inches wide. Reduced from $6.
At $5.00 a pair. 125 pair California Fine Gray Blan-
kets; extra size. Reduced from $6.50.
At $9.00 a jjair. A full line Fine Colored Blankets,.in
Oxford, Vicuna, Scarlet, etc. Reduced from $11.50.
At $10 a pair. A small lot 10-pound superior grade
Colored Blankets. Reduced from $12.50.
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LACE CURTAIN DEPARTMENT
; pped in the
uied
1 for public inspection, and as
from the European
nuuiul ■ are enabled to orter exceptionally low
Ladiea intent on adorning anil beautifying tlieir hon
mould examine the following list of bar-
<v the next thirty days:
ogham Curtains, 'A yards long,
I Reduced from $1 .00.
rioeable Guipure Curtains, in good
styles. Former price $1.35.
Nov $1, 50 a pair — Excellent Style Nottingham Curtains,
white or ecru. Redueed from $2.00.
Now 12.75 a pair— Superior Grade Bay Window Curtains,
extra wide. Reduced from $4.00.
Now $3.00 a pair- Turcoman Portieres, neat dadoes.
Reduced from $4. oo. Colors, garnet, old gold and blue.
Now $5.00 a pair—Fine Turcoman Portieres, deep chenille
dadoes. Reduced from $7.50.
Now $8.75 a pair— Fine All-chenille Portieres, very rich.
om so.oo.
Now $6.00 a pair— One lot Irish Point (or Renaissance)
Curtains, very choice. Reduced from $9.Q0.
Row $9.00 a pair— "200 pairs extra grade Irish Point Cur-
tains, in small lots of 3 to 6 pairs of a pattern. Reduced
from $12.00, $13.50 and si 5. 00.
Now 35c a yard — Fine Tinted Genuine Madras, 50 inches
wide. Reduced from 50c.
Now 50c a yard — 10 styles Cardinal-colored .Madras, 50
inches wide. Reduced from 75c.
Now 40c each — Curtain Poles, 5 feet long, in walnut,
ebon}' or cherry colors, all trimmed in brass. Reduced from
50c.
Now "5c each — Curtain Poles, 10 feet long, same colors
and complete brass trimmings. Reduced from $1.00.
Now $2.00 each — Handsome Fringed Table Covers, in
wool, new colors. Reduced from $3.00.
Now 50c each — Raw Silk Covers, from 50c to $5.00, all
reduced.
Now 50c a yard — Heavy Tapestry for Furniture Cover-
ing, 50 inches wide. Reduced from 65c.
Furniture Fringes, in all grades and colors, similarly
reduced.
Piano Covers in all styles and sizes.
.95F"Be sure to sign your name to letters. We often receive
money without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
to delay till we have heard from the Postoffice where it was mailed.
-BSJ-In case the goods you order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
-G3*-If you order a cloak or wrap, ready made or to be made,
consult our Rules for Self-Measurement.
«3*Satnples are sent to all points by mail.
&tr~Permission to examine express packages can only be granted
after having forwarded to us full express rate both ways.
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The Court of Claims is the only court in which suits on claims
agaiDst the United States can be brought, and over such it has
exclusive jurisdiction.
All Judges nre appointed by the President, subject to the
confirmation of the Senate. They hold their offices during
good behavior, and can only be removed by impeachment.
The Judges of the Supreme Court are ex-officio Circuit Judges,
holding terms of Court at regular periods in the respective cir-
cuits which are assigned to them.
The salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is $10,-
500 per anuum; of the Associate Juslices $10,000 each.
The Executive branch consists of the Presideut, Vice-Pres-
ident, the Cabinet and the large force of subordinates whose
several departments of business come under the control and
supervision of these superiors.
The President and Vice-President are elected every four
years. The qualifications for President an3 Vice-President are,
that they must be native-born citizens of the United States,
residents thereof at least fourteen years and at least thirty-five
years of age.
The Presideut is cz-ojficio Commander-in-Chief of the Army
and Navy. He appoints Cabinet, Judicial and Executive offi-
cers, with the cousent of the Senate, except those whose
appointment comes within the operation of the Civil Service
Act. His salary is $50,000 per annum.
The Vice-President is ex-offlcio President of the Senat\ and
in the event of death or other incapacity of the President the
latter's duties devolve upon him. His salary is $8,000 per
annum, as is also that, of each of the Cabiuet officers,
The Cabinet consists of seven officers, each the head of sepa-
rate administrative departments.
The Secretary of State has the custody of the great seal,
which, at the President's direction, he affixes to official docu-
ments. He treats with foreign natious, through their resident
ministers, conducts correspondence with our ministers resident
abroad, grants passports, etc.
The Secretary of the Treasury superintends the financial
affairs of the Government; he recommends to Congress
measures which, in his judgment, will advantage the nation's
credit, etc., negotiates loans, settles public accounts, etc.
The Secretary of War has control of the nation's military
affairs, constructs fortifications, directs surveys, and has super-
vision of the Engineer, Subsis'euce, Ordinance, Topographical,
Medical and Quartermaster-General's Bureaus ana the Adjn-
tant-GeuTal's office.
The Secretary of the Navy bus charge of all imvnl affairs aud
of the bnrcans that are naturally uppurteuant thereto, such as
Nnvy Yards, Construction, etc.
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DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT
irryiog a full line of .»!! makes in Staple Domestic
we offer them .it about
j timiu- benefit to housekeepers
lock daring this unprecedented
Twilled Scarlet Flannel. Reduced
from 80a a, yard.
yard Lan Twilled Flannel.
1 from 50c.
At 60a a yard — 7-OB. Twilled Scarlet Flannel. Reduced
from
At 25c a yard— 20 pieces Cray Twilled Flannel, all pure
Reduced from 55c.
At 45c a yard- 25 pieces Heavy Navy Blue Twilled Flan-
nel, full 7-oz., cloth finish. Reduced from G5c.
At 51>j a yard— 2 cases Heavy All-wool French Striped
Flannel, new colorings. Reduced from G5c.
At 25c a yard — 50 pieces French All-wool Wrapper Flan-
nel, in plaids only. Reduced from 50c.
At l(S]c a yard— A small lot Tenuis Flannel. Reduced
from 25
At 45c a yard— A Hue line Striped Eider Down Flannel.
Reduced from 65c.
At 23c a yard — 20 pieces Fine White Shaker, Flannel, full
yard wide. Reduced" from 35c.
At 75c a yard— 100 pieces All-wool Heavy Tweed, for
Boys' Suiting, good colorings. Reduced from $1.00.
At 40c a yard — Fine Opera Flannels, in all colors. Reduced
from 50c.
At 45c a yard — 203 pieces Scotch Shirting Flannels, in
plaids and stripes. Reduced from 00c.
At "Ac a yard— 2 cases Unbleached Canton Flannel. Re-
duced from 10c.
At 124c a yard — 5 cases very heavy Unbleached Canton
Flannel. Reduced from 15c.
At 75c a yard—Fine Embroidered White Flannel, for
Skirts, flannel full yard wide. Reduced from Si. 00.
At .SI. 15 a yard — Handsome Embroidered Flannel, in a
variety of new designs. Reduced from ."$1.50.
Sheeting Price List— Fruit of Loom, Masonville, Golden
Wedding, etc., 10c a yard.
New York Mills, Nonpareil, Utica, Wamsutta, etc., ll^c
a yard.
Lonsdale Cambric, Wamsutta Cambric and English Long
Cloth 124c.
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£• <8S?-Ordersby Mail or Telephone promptly filled, and forwarded «5
? by return Mail or Messenger. _ ^
£• 4 ^-Samples sent free ou receipt cf rcqucst.'to any address «i
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,? railroad fares. ^
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INTERESTING FAQTS
LV5
GOVERNMENT T T . S.— Continued
The Secretary of the tnterior has control of Indian Affairs
Pensions, Patents, Census, Public Buildings, General Lund
Oilier. etO.
The Postmaster-General has control of all postal arrange-
ments, both in the United States and with foreign nations.
The Attorney General is the head of the Department of
Justice. He is the legal counsel fortin; President and other
Government officials. Etisthe busincssof this department to
advise them, and give them and the national rights protection.
NAMES OF STATES AND TERRITORIES,
With Their Derivations, Fictitious Names,
Election' Days and Governor's Salary
Alabama (Ala.)— The name is of Greek origin, signifying
"here we rest." Alabama was admitted into the Union in
.1819. The State election day is the first Monday in August.
The Governor is elected for a term of two years, with an annual
salary of $8,000. The capital is Montgomery.
Arizona (Ariz.)— An Indian word, meaning " sandhills," The
Governor has a term of office of four years, and a salary of
$2,600 per annum. The election occurs on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. Prescott is the capital.
Arkansas (Ark.)— French and Indian words, signifying " bow
of smoky waters." The fictitious name of the Stale is "Bear
State." from the number of these animals formerly found
there. Arkansas was admitted into the Union iu 1836. The
Governor is elected for two years, with a salary of 38,000.
The state election occurs on the first Monday in September,
The capital is Little Rock, -
California (Calif.) — From Spanish worda, meaning '• hot fur-
nace." The fictitious name is the "Golden State." California
was admitted into the Union in 1850. The Governor is elected
for four years, at a salary of $(J,O0O annually. The State elec-
tion is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in Novem-
ber. The capital is Sacramento.
Colorado (Colo.)— Spanish v. 6rd, meaning "colored." Colorado
was admitted as a state in 1876. The Governor is elected on the
Tuesday after tbe first Monday iu November, for a term of two
yejirs, with a salary of ¥5,000. The capital is Denver.
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COMFORTERS. Etc.
We nave made buds! intial reductions throughout this
traent, and intending purchasers should not delay
ins in non.li cannot laal
at the low :
At S3.00 each. 300 Terry Bedspreads (new), in Pink,
in, Light Blue and White. Full size. Reduced from
At (3.75 ea :h, 2 cases Genuine French Marseilles Bed-
Bne i.'.ii«ls. Reduced from Si. 00.
At $2.50 each, 3 cases 12-4 Heavy English Marseilles
Bedspreads. Heduvd from -
At $1.50 each, 1 case 12-4 Heavy Marseilles Spreads.
Reduced from $-J.oi.
At $1 .00 each, 2 cases mil size Crochet Spreads, Mar-
seilles finish. Reduced from $1.25.
At $7.00 each, one lot Genuine Eider Down Comforters.
Redui 1.50.
At $2.50 each, 12 doz. 20-inch square, fine Sateen
I Eider I 'own Pillows. Reduced from $3.50.
At vl .<■■ a yard, 25 pieces Twilled Cretonne. Reduced
from 15
At 50c. each, 20 doz. Ladies' Cloth Skirts; good dark
colors. Reduced from 75c.
At 90c. each. 10 doz. Ladies' Knitted Worsted Under-
skirts; heavy texture, full sizes. Reduced from $1.25.
At $1.25 each, a fine line Quilted Farmers' Satin
Skirts: lined. Reduced from $1.75.
At $1.25 each, fine Felt .Mantel Lambrequins. Reduced
from si. 75.
At $2.60 each, 6 doz. Elaborate Mantel Lambrequins,
in several colors. Reduced from $3.50.
All Qur Ginghams, Seersuckers, etc., reduce. 1.
White Goods, Piques and Marseilles reduced.
Silk and Nottingham Tidies and Pillow Shams reduced.
Nottingham, Guipure and Antique Lace Bed Sets
reduced.
Smyrna Rugs, in all sizes, reduced, etc., etc.
93-Be sure to sign your name to letters. We often receive
money without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
to delay till we have heard from the Postoffice where it was mailed,
*S-In case the goods you order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
i you order a 'cloak or wrap, ready mad^ or to be made,
lilt our Rules tor Self-Measurement.
#» -Samples are sent to all points by mail.
A3°-Permission to examine express packages can only be granted
after having forwarded to us full express rate both ways,
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TERESTING FACTS :
MR m^lii
NAMES OF STATES, ETC.— Continued
ConH«i/<?H( (Conn.)— An Indian name, signifying "the long
river." The nicknames are "Freestone State,' 1 "Nutmeg State"
and "Land of Steady Habits." The Governor is elected for two
years, with a salary of $2,000. The State election day is the Tues-
day after the first Monday iu November. Connecticut was one of
ihe original thirteen States. The capital is Hartford.
Delaware (Del.)— Named in honor of Lord de la Ware. It is called
the " Diamond State," from its small size and intrinsic worth,
also " Blue Hen State." ]t was one of the thirteen original States.
The Governor is elected for four years, at u salary of J.2,000. The
State election day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in Novem-
ber. The capital is Dover.
Florida (Fla.)— From the Spanish, meaning "flowery;" so called
from the abundance of (lowers aud the day (Easter Suuday) upon
which it was discovered. From its shape it is sometimes called
the " Peninsular State." Florida was admitted into the Union iu
1845. The Governor is elected for four years, on the Tuesday after
The first Monday in November; salary 43,500 pcrauuum. The capi-
tal is Tallahassee.
Georgia (Ga.) — Named in houor of King Georere II of Eneland.
The nickname is the " Empire State of the South." The Governor
is elected for two years, on the first Wednesday iu October. He
has a salary of $3,00) per annum. Georgia was one of the thirteen
original States. The capital is Atlanta.
Idaho Ter.— The Governor is appointed for four years, at a salary
of ?2,G00 per annum. The general election day is the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November. The capital is Boise City.
Illinois (III.)— An Indian name, signifying "tribe of men." The
sobriquet is "Prairie State." also "Sucker State." Illinois was
admitted into the Union in 1818. The Governor is elected for four
years, with a salary of $6,000. The State election is held on the
Tuesday after the first Monday iu November. The capital is
Springfield.
Indiana (Ind.)— So called from the Indians. The original mean-
ing of the word India is "river." The nickname is " Hoosier
State." Indiana was admitted into the Union in 1816. The Gover-
nor is elected every four years, with a salary of £ 5,000. Thegeueral
election day is the Tuesday aiter the first Monday in November.
The capital is Indianapolis.
Iowa (la.)— An Indian word, meaning ''the sleepy ones." The
fictitious name is "The Hawkeye State." Iowa was admitted iuto
the Union in 1S-16. The Governor is elected for a term of two
years, at $3,020 per annum. The State election occurs ou the Tues-
day after the second Monday in October, except in Presidential
election years, wheu it occurs ou the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. The capital is Des Moines.
Kansas (Kan.)— Indian word, signifying "smoky watc." The
sobriquet is "Gardeu of the West." Kansas was admitted as a
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md intricate designs, attc
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nbnrg Flouncing, 22 inches wide, at 30c, 35c, 40c,
yard.
Hamburg Flouncing, 27 inches wide, at 60c, 60c, 73c, S5c,
,1 1.23 per 3
Swiss . 22 inches wide, at 30c, 35c, 50c, GOc, 75c
* per van I.
u Flouncing, 27 inches wide, at 50c, 00c, 75c and $1.00
per yard.
Swiss Skirting, 40 to 45 inches wide, at 35c, 40c, 50c, GOc,
tK) per yard.
hemstitched Edgings, Floancings and Skirtings at greatly
reduced prices.
Real Linen Torchon Lace, at 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c, Ojc, 7£c, 10c,
12$c, 15c, 20c anil '25c per yard.
I Linen Medieis Lace, at 3c, 5c, 7 Ac, 10c, 12ic, 15c, 20c,
25c. 30c to 50c per yard.
Torchon and Medieis Inserting at greatly reduced prices.
Ladies* Printed Bordered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
reduced to 4c, 5c. GJc, S*c and IOc each.
Ladies Hand -embroidered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
reduced to I2£c, 15c, 20c and 25c each.
Black Spanish Guipure i ace Scarfs, all Silk, 3 yards long,
at 91.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25 and 2.50 each.
Black Hand-run Spanish Lace Scarfs, extra long, at S3.00,
4.03, 5.00, G.OO, 7.50, S.50, 10.00, 12.50 to 15.00 each.
Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchiefs, at 50c, 75c, 95c, $1.25,
1.5 t, 1 75, 2.00 and 2.50 each.
Cream Oriental Lace Skirting, 42 inches wide, reduced to
50c and 75c per yard.
Cream Normandy Valenciennes Laca Skirting, 42 inches
wide, reduced to 05c. S5c and $1.00 per yard.
Black Spanish Guipure Lace Skirting, 42 inches wide,
reduced to Si. 00, 1.25, 1.50 and 2.00 per yard.
Black Chautilly Lace Skirting, 42 inches wide, reduced to
$1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50 and' 3.00 per yard.
Black and Cream Fish Net, 45 inches wido, reduced to 75c,
85c and $1.00 per yard.
( rauze and Tinsel Drapery for evening wear, 45 inches wide,
in all colors, reduced to $1.75 per yard.
Vandyke Lace, in Black, Cream and Beige, at greatly
reduced prices.
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railroad fares. *3
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NAMES OF STATES, ETC.— Continued
State in 1861. The Governor is elected fur two years, at a salary of
$3,000 annually. The State election occurs on the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November. The capital is Topeka.
Kentucky (Ky.)— Indian name, signifying "the dark and bloody
ground." The nickname is "The Corn-cracker State." The Gov-
eruor is elected on the first Monday in August, for a term of four
years, at a salary of $.3,001) per annum. Kentucky was tin- first
.State admitted into the Union, in 1792. The capital is Frankfort.
Louisiana (La.)— Named in honor of King Louis XIV of France.
The sobriquet is "The Creole State." Louisiana was admitted
into the Union in 1812. The Governor is elected for four years, at
|4,000 per annum. The State election day is the Tuesday after the
third Monday in April.' The capita), is Baton Rouge. ■
Maine (Me.) — So called from Maine in France. The fictitious
uame ja "The Pine Tree State." The Governor is elected on the
second Monday in September, for a term of two years, at ij2,0Q0 per
annum. The State was admitted into the Union in 1820. The
capital is Augusta.
Maryland (Md.)— Named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria of
England. The Governor's salary is $4,500 annually. He is elected
for four year-, on the Tuesday after the hrst Monday in November.
Maryland was one of the thirteen original States. The capital is
Annapolis.
Massachusetts (Mass.)— An Indian word, signifying " blue bills.* 1
The fanciful uame is •' The Bay state." Massachusetts was one of
the thirteen original States. The Governor is elected on the Tues-
day afterthe first Monday iu November, for one year, with a salary
of $4,000. The capital is Boston.
Michigan (Mich.)— Indian word, meaning •• the lake country."
It is nicknamed " The Wolverine State." The Governor is elected
for two rears, at a salary of $1,000 annually. The State election
day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Michigan
was admitted as a State in 1837. The capital is Lansing.
Minnesota (Minn.)— From Indian words, meaning "cloudy water."
It is called •■ The Gopher state." The Governor is elected on the
Tuesday after the first Monday in November, for a term of two
vears, at a salary of $3,800 annually. Minnesota was admitted into
the Union in 1858. The capital is St. Paul.
Mississippi (Miss;) — Indian word for "Father of "Waters." it is
nicknamed "The Bayou State." Mississippi was admitted into
the Union iu 1817. The Governor is elected for four years, on the
Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with a salary of $4,000
per annum. The capital is Jackson.
Missouri (Mo.)— Indian word, meaning "muddy water. "j The
Governor is elected every four years, on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. He has a Hilary of $5,000 yearly.
Missouri was admitted into the Union as a State in 1821. The
capital is Jefferson City.
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HOSIERY DEPARTMENT
In n department can be
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do well and consult their own interests
nderful bargains in this line before
making their purcha
Reduced 1 I idies' solid Colored Hose, full
finished, in naw. soul and garnet, with whit
Vn immense assortment of Ladies' Fancy
it conceivable style known to the
trade, such as fast blacks, solids, stripes and fancj
Btyl :ed to 25c.
Large lines of Ladies' llnsi'. superior tnanu-
' re, iii black, solids, stripes and combinations.
Black warranted Fast.
35c. Ladies' Extra Fine French Cotton Hose.
fancv stripes, solid colors and black, worth 65c. Reduced
At 50c. 100 do ! Extra Fine French Cotton
Hose, ncwe-i slipper patterns, 20 different styles, worth
75c. lie lu
At 50c. Ladies' French Lisle Richelieu, rib, black,
; ~ an 1 fancy; also embroidered, suitable for slipper
wear.
At 50c. Ladies' 'Imported Cashmere Wool Hose, in
black, garnet, navy and seal.
Ladies' Fancy Frencl 11 lose, and Black, at $1.00,
1.50,1.75,2.00,2 50.4.00,5.00,7.00, 9.00 a pair.
At $1.00. Ladies' French Lisle Hose, best quality, in
fancv embroidered, .slipper pattern and vertical stripes,
worth i(l'. Reduced to.1d.00.
lies' Fine English Cashmere Wool Hose, at 50c,
75c. $1.00, 1.25, 1.50.
Reduced to 15c. Children's Ribbed Hose, in black,
with white l'eet; full finished; 5 to S'.i inches; former
price, 25c.
At 25c. Children's 7 and 1 Rib French Cotton Hose,
solid colors and black; extra value: all sizes, 25c.
Af 86c. Children's C and G French Cotton Hose,
warranted fast colors ; sizes 7 to «',. 35c.
At 25c. Children's Derby Kib Hose, solid colors; 5 to
8>i ; worth 75c, now 25c.
Infante' Cotton Lis! arid Cashmere Hose at 25c
upwards.
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m money without ft name sighed to the letter containing it, forcing ui
m to delay till we he el ftce where it was mailed. ^
#»~In ense the goods you order are sold out, si ate plaiuly if you =
H desiri u to tid you the nearest thing to it we .have.
% 49~If you order .i cloak or wrap, ceadyraadc or to in- made, j§
Icusurement. §|
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tfg-[v packagl in led
ing forwarded to us fullexprest ti ways.
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NAMES OF STATES, ETC.— Continued
Montana (Mont.)— The Governor is elected for a term of four
years, on tfa.2 first Tuesday after the first Monday hi November.
Montana was admitted into the Union in*l£S9. The capital is
Helena.
Nebraska (Neb.)— An Indian word, meaning "shallow river."
The general election day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in
November. The Governor is elected for two years, at $2,5C0 per
auuum. Nebraska was admitted into the Union in 1867. The
capital is Lincoln.
Nevada (Nev.)— Spanish word, meaning "snowclad." The ficti-
tious name is "The Sage-hen State." Nevada was admitted into
the Union in 1S6-J. The Governor is elected on the Tuesday after
the first, Monday in November, for a term of four years, at an
annual salary of $5,C00. The capital is Carson City.
New Hampshire (N. H.)— Named from Hampshire County, Eng-
land. The sobriquet is "The Granite State." The Governor is
elected on the Tuesday after the first Monday in Sovember, for a
term of two years, with a salary of $1,000 annually. New Hamp-
shire was one of the thirteen original Stales. The capital is
Concord.
New Jersey (N. J.)— Named for the "Isle of Jersey." The sobriquet
is "The Jersey Blue." The Governor is elected every three years,
on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with an income
of $5,000 annually. New Jersey was one of the thirteen original
States. The capital is Trenton.
New Mexico Ter. (N. M.)— Spanish; named from the country of
Mexico, meaning "The Place of Aztec, God of War." The Gov-
ernor is appointed b,\ the President. The term of office is four
years and the salary 52,600 per annum. General elections occur on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The capital
is Santa Fe.
New York (N. Y.)— Named in honor of the Duke of York and
Albany. It is called "The Excelsior State" and "The Empire State."
The Governor is elected for three years, with an annual salary of
$10,000 and residence. The State election day is the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November. New York was one of the thirteen
original States. The capital is Albany.
North Carolina (N. C.l— Named, with South Carolina, in honor of
Charles It of England. The fictitious names are "The Old North
Siate," "The Tar State" und "The Turpentine State." The Gov-
ernor is elected on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November,
The term of office is four years; the annual salary £3 030 and a
furnished residence. North Carolina was one of the thirteen
original States. The capital is Raleigh.
North Dakota — Dakota is an Indian word, meaning "allied."
North Dakota was admitted into the Union in lSsl). The Governor
is elected for a term of four years, on the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. The capital is Bismarck.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
UNDERWEAR
In this particular an I important Department we have
nefil of having onrovtfii tuners :it the
iving our stock direct
from tlie mills, we are always en II at. piicps
bih-Ii as would I lo with others, and (or the
s "Iter values that are unapproachabl
ashmerc Vests, silk finished, iW to 40 i».,50c.
Merino Vests, silk finished, 50c.
lies' Extra Heavy Merino, fashioned Knit Shirt,
high neck, lot OS, 5 1 .00.
Ladies' French Balbriggan Vests, all styles, fOo each.
Rib Cotton Vests, in Pink, Sky, Cream,
Ecru and White, 25, 85 and 50c.
Ladies' Swi-s Ribbed Lisle Thread Vesta, colors,
cream, piuk, sky-blue and white, 50c, 75c and $1.00. '
Ladies' s'viss Ribbed Silk Vests, all colors, $1.00, 1.50,
2.COand 2.80.
Ladies' Silk and Wool Vests, heavy Swiss ribbed, in
pink, white, sky and flesh, $2.50, 4.00 and 4.25.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Saxony Wool Vests, all colors.
long sleeves, -1 in, 1.50, 1.75 and 2.25.
Ladies' Fancy Stripe Silk and Lisle Vests, $1.00, 1.50.
Ladies' Fine. Pure Silk English Vests and Drawers,
SG.OO to *8.0j each.
Ladies' Medicated Scarlet Lambs' Wool Shirts and
Drawers, $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00. 2.75 each.
1 alifornia Lambs' Wool Shirts and Drawers,
scailet and white, all sizes, $1.50 each.
Children's Heavy Merino Vests and Pants, 35c and 50c.
Children's White and Colored Saxony Vests, 50c, 75c
and $!.<>>.
Children's Fine English Vest', full finish, sizes 18 to
30, reduced to 50c; 32 and 31, UOc; Drawers and Pantalets
to match, same price, former price, $1.00.
Children's Ribbed Saxony Wool Vests, 50c to $1.00.
Infants' Fine Gossamer and Merino Vests.
Infants' 811k Vests.
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8» J93T"Possessing exclusive privileges of perfect light and ventilation, «j
& our patrons can thoroughly examine our stock, with the greatest .5
V* personal comfort. ■§
& ,8»*Orders by Mail or Telephone promptly filled, and forwarded ^
"~ by return Mail or Messenger. Sj
__ Av"Samples sent free on receipt of request, to any address ■§
§» JWOur Mail Order Department is perfect, and saves patrons their ^
S» railroad fares. *i
£ .05$~Purchasefl delivered free of carriage charges in Oakland, Ala- ^
t* meda, and Berkeley. *j
& flffi-When you come to town, call on us. No trouble toshow ^
S* goods, and no importuning to purchase permitted. «J
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NAMES OF STATES, ETC.- Continued
Ohio — An Indian word, signifying "Beautiful." It is nicknamed
"The Buckeye State." Ohio was admitted into the Union in 1802.
The State election day is the second Tuesday in October. The Gov-
ernor's term of office is two years aud his annual salary $4,000.
The capital is Columbus.
Oregon ((.ire.)— signifies "River of the West." Oregon was admit-
ted as a state in 1S59. The general election day is the first Monday
in June. The Governor's term of office is four years and his salary.
$1,500 annually. The capital is Salem.
Painsiilvaina (Pa.)— "Peon's Woodland" is the signification. The
sobriquet is "The Keystone State." The Governor is elected for a
term of four years, at a salary of $10,000 per annum. The general
election day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Pennsylvania was one of the thirteen original States. The capital
is lliurisburg.
Rhode Islaud (R. I.)— Named from the Island of Rhodes in the
Mediterranean. Rhodes signifies a "Rose." It is nicknamed
"Little Rhody." The Governor is elected on the first Wednesday
in April. His term of office is one year and annual salary $1,000.
Rhode Islaud was one of the thirteen original States. It has two
capitals, Providence and Newport.
South Carolina {S. C.)— Named in the same manner as North Caro-
lina. The soubriquet is "The Palmetto State."' The Governor is
elected for two years, on the Tuesday after the first Monday in
November, and has a salary of f8,S00 per year. South Carolina was
one of the thirteen original States. The capital is Columbia.
South Dakota— Named in tiie same manner as North Dakota, com-
bined with which it formed the Territory of Dakota until 1889,
when they were separated and admitted into the Uniou as States.
The Governor is elected for a term of four years, on the Tuesday
after the first Monday in November. The capital is Pierre.
Tennessee (Tenn.)— Derived from Indian words, meaning "River
of the Big Bend." It is nicknamed "The Big Bend State." Ten-
nessee was admitted into the Union in 171)6, The Governor is
fleeted every two years, with an annual salary of $4,000. The
general election day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in
November. The capital is Nastnille.
Texas (Tex.) — Spanish ; said to signify "Friends." It is nicknamed
"The Lone Star State." The State election is on the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November. The Governor's term of office is
two years, at an annual salary of $4,000. Texas was admitted into
the Union in 1845. The capital is Austin.
Utah Ter. (Utah) — Named from the Utes or Utah Indians. The
Governor is appointed for a term of four years and has a salary of
$2,600 per annum. The Territorial electiou day is the first Monday
in August. The capital is Salt Lake City.
Vermont (Vt.)— From the French, signifying "Green Mountain."
It is called the "Green Mountain State." Vennout wns admitted
into the Union in 1791. The Governor of the State is elected for
two years, at an annual salary of $1,000. The State election occurs
on the first Tuesday in September. The capital is Montpelier.
J. J. O'BBIEN & CO.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPT.
in ■ Mini
a price than (he
mers.
einbroid-
ruffle, princess back,
heavy mill icked
. trimmed with a
broidery and a clustered nine half-inch
ruffle, handsomely made, $1.15.
neck and sleeve bands
■auis lull finished, 40c.
ivy muslin, pointed yoke of (neks.
and Hamburg insertion, neck and sleeves trimmed with
embroidery, all scams linishe':
re. made with deep hem
and 'cluster of tacks, voke bands and full-finished seams,
fine muslin, prettily made, with
cluster tucks an. I full ruflle of tine embroidery, yoke
bands, finished seams, 50c.
Ladies' Large White Aprons, from 25c. to $3.00.
A Full Line of EXTRA LARGE SIZES in Ladies' Gowns,
Chemises and Drawers
L'i> sa Cardigan Jackets, in plain colors-
brown, navy and black, 75c. to $1.50; in fancy stripes,
$1.00to*1.50.
ran Jackets, with sleeves in solid colors,
|2.50 to *3.00.
Ladies' Woolen Leggins, in navy, black, garnet and
brown, 50c and 75c.
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= motley withouta name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
= to delay till we have heard from the Postofficc where it was mailed,
g ' i ' le goods you order are sold out, state, plainly il you
: e us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
4£S"If you order a cloak or wrap, ready made or to be made,
H consult our Rules tor Self-Measurement.
Samples are sent to all points by mail.
<*■ i" examine express packages can only he granted
H after having forwarded to us full express rate both ways.
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NAME OF STATES, ETC.— Continued
Virginia (Va. )— Named for Elizabeth, Queen of England, the
"Virgin Queen." It is nicknamed "The Mother of States," also
"The Old Dominion." It was one of the thirteen original Stales.
The Governor is elected for four years, on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. He has a salary of .'5,000 per aunum.
The capital is Richmond.
Washington (Wash.)— Named for President Washington. The
Governor is elected for a term of four years, ou the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November. Washington was admitted into
the Union in W89. The capital is Olympia.
West Virginia (W. Va.)— Sec Virginia. It is nicknamed "The
Panhandle State." West Virginia was admitted into the Union in
1863. The Governor is elected ou the second Tuesday in October,
for a term of four years. He has a salary of .12,700 yearly. The
c ipital is Charlestown.
Wisconsin (Wis.) — Named from its principal river, nnd that from
the French, meaning "FlowingWestward." The fictitious name is
"The Badger State." It was admitted into the Union in 1848. The
Governor is elected Tor two years, with a salary of $5,000 per aunu
CLOVE DEPARTMENT
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to try these goods and pi
indre" KW Gloves, in 4 aud <'» button
:n backs, S| .73 in i iir .
uidre" Kiri Gloves, in 4 and t'. button
lengths, embroidered backs, 92.00 and $2.25 per pair.
in all colors and aha
Our ■ ■ ( t-loves, in 4 and 6 buttoi ■ plain
and $1.50 per pair.
On i ■■>. in ."» and ti button lengths, em-
broidered backs, $1-50 and $1.75.
Our Arcade Kid Gloves, in 8 button lengths, Mousquetaire
Btyle, plain backs, $1.75 a pair.
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS
~'t dozen Ladies 4-Buttou Kid Gloves, new stitching, in
dark and medium colors and black. Former price $1.50,
reduced t«> $1.00 a pair.
60 dozen Ladies 1 5-Button Kid Gloves, new stitching, in
dark ami medium colors and black. Former price $2,00.
reduced to $1.50 a pair.
T.'i dozen Ladies' S-Button Length Mousquetaire Undressed
Kid Gloves, new stitching, in medium and slate colors.
Former price $1.75, reduced to $1.25 a pair.
85 dozen Ladies' 4-Button Kid Gloves, new stitching, in
dark and medium colors and black. Former price $1.25,
reduced to Toe a pair.
50 dozen Ladies' S -Button Length Mousquetaire Undressed
Kid Gloves, new stitching, in tan colors. Former price
$1.25, reduced to 75c a pair.
50 dozen Ladies' Dogskin Gauntlets, in dark and medium
colors and black. Reduced to $1.25 a pair.
150 dozen Ladies' Taffeta Silk Jersey Gloves, in medium
and tan colors and black. Former price .">0c, reduced to 25c.
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PHILOSOPHICAL FACTS
The greatest height at which visible clouds ever exist dees not
exceed ten miles.
Air is about 815 times lighter than water.
The pressure of the atmosphere upou every square foot of the
earth amounts to 2,160 pounds.
An ordinary-sized man, supposing his surface to be fourteen
square feet, sustains the enormous pressure of 110.240 pounds.
The barometer falls one-tenth of an inch for every seventy-eight
feet of elevation.
The violence of the expansion of water when freezing is sufficient
to cleave a globe of copper of such thickness as to require a force
of 27,000 pounds to produce the same effect.
During the conversion of ice into water 140 degrees of heat are
absorbed.
Water, when converted into steam, increases in bulk 1,800 times.
In one second of time, in one beat of the pendulum cf a clock,
light travels 200,(100 miles.
Were a caunon ball shot toward the sun, and were it to maintain
fullspeed.it would be twenty years in reaching it; and yet light
travels through this space in seven or eight minules.
Strange as it may appear, a ball of a ton weight and another of
the same material of an ounce weight, falling from any height, will
reach the ground at the same time.
The heat does not increase as we rise above the earth nearer to
the sun, but decreases rapidly until, beyond the regions of the
atmosphere, in void, it is estimated that the cold is about seventy
degrees below zero. The line of perpetual frost at the equator
is 15,0.0 feet altitude, 13 000 feet between the tropics, and 9 000 to
4,000 fee^betweeti the latitudes of forty degrees and forty-nine
degrees.
At a depth of forty-five feet under ground the temperature of the
earth is uniform throughout the year. »
In summer time the season of ripening moves northward at the
rate of about ten miles a day.
The human ear is so extremely sensitive that it can hear a sound
that lasts only the twenty-four thousandth part of a second. Deaf
persons have sometimes conversed together through rods of wood
held between their teeili, or held to their threat or breast.
The ordinary pressure of the atmosphere on the 'surface of the
earth is 2,160 pounds to each square foot, or fifteen pounds to each
square inch, equal to thirty perpendicular inches of mercury or
thirty-four aud one-half feet of water.
Sound travels at the rate of 1,142 feet per second, about thirteen
miles in a minute; so that, if we hear a clap of thunder half a min-
ute after the flash, we may calculate that the discharge of electricity
is six aud one-half miles away.
Lightning'can be seen by reflection at a distance of 200 miles.
Theexplosive force of closely confined gunpowder is six andahali
tons to the square inch.
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Parasol and Umbrella Department
W< lock of Parasols
and Umbrellas, for ii is i lie largest and besl oroortmenton
the Const. In parasols we show the many new and artistic
- in materials, ami all the latent fashionable Bhapes.
The following « ill convey an Idea of the completeness of
tli i =« Block, which embra
PARASOLS
In Shaded Plaids, Stripes, Checks, Brocades. Moires,
Twills, Satins, in Hlsck and Colored, and in Gold. J-ilver,
Oxidized, Natural Ebony, Ivory and Celluloid Handles.
PARASOLS
In such shapes as Canopy, Czarina, La Tosca. Piccadilly,
Fedora. Directoire, etc.
Poncee Parasols, $1.03 to $5.00 each.
Black Uce Parasols, *l.fi0, 2 00, 2.&0, :U0to 13.00 each.
Coaching Parasols, .fl-CO, 1.25, 1. 50, 1.75, 2.00 to 2.50
each, all colors.
Directoire Parasols. $3 00, 3.50, 4.00 to 10.00 each.
Fancy Parasols from $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 to 12.50 each.
Carriage Parasols from $1.50 to $5.00 each.
All Lace Parasols from $1.50 to $20.00 each. •
UMBRELLAS
Ladies' Alpaca Umbrellas in endless variety, various
sizes with Oxidized Handles, $1.10, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50
and 3.00.
Ladies' Twilled Silk Umbrellas with Oxidized and Plain
Handles in all sizes, $3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50 and 5.00.
Ladies' Twilled Silk Umbrellas in all sizes with Gold,
Sterling Silver and Deerhorn Handles, $5.00, 0X0, 7.50,
9.00 and 10.00.
Gentlemen's Umbrellas in Alpaca and Twilled Silk
with New and Stvlish Handles, $ .50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 3,00
4.00, 5.00. 7.50, 10.00 and 12.50.
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HINTS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS
Ants, Red— Sprigs of winter- green or ground ivy will drive away
red ants. Branches of wormwood will serve the same purpose for
black ants. The insects maybe kept out of sugar barrels by draw-
ing a wide chalk mark around the top, near the edge. A little
quicklime placed in the infested places will drive away any kind ol
ants. Insect powder, which can be bought at any drug store,
sprinkled around the infested places, will keep afray all kinds of
insects.
Boots—To make the leather waterproof, saturate them with
castor oil; to stop squeaking, drive a peg in the middle of the sole.
Calicoes — To wash colored calicoes dissolve, say, 10 cents' worth of
sugar of lead in six to eight quarts of pure water (rain water is
best), and, after the garments are washed and rinsed, let them be
dipped in and wrung out. It not only sets the color, but keeps it.
Cement for Class — A good, clear cement for glass is hard to find.
One is made by dissolving an ounce of isinglass in two wineglasses
of spirits of wine. Care must be taken not to let it boil over, as it
is highly inflammable.
Chimney on Fire — Throw into the stove, or upon the coals in the
fireplace, a handful of salt or sulphur; close the stove-draught, or
hold a board or blanket before the fireplace.
Clinkers — To remove clinkers from stoves or fire-brick, put in
about half a peck of oyster shells on top of a bright fire. This may
need repeating.
Cloth — To remove tar from, rub it well with turpentine, and every
trace of tar will be removed.
Colors — To set the color in blue lawn, dissolve a half-pound oi
saltpetre in a pailful of water, and dip the lawn in it several times
before washing.
Cuts— A. drop or two of diluted creosote on a cut will stop its
bleeding*.
Dolls — To keep from breaking, it has been proved by experience
with several dolls that filling the entire head with wet plaster of
Paris, and allowing it to set firmly, will render the head almost
indestructible.
Egg Stains — To remove from spoons, rub with common salt.
Flannels, Washing — The proper way to wash woolen garments or
socks is to rub them gently through warm suds made of white,
hard soap, with a teaspoouful of powdered borax to each two gal-
lons. Rinse in clear, warm water, and dry quickly,
Fruit Stains — To remove the stains of fruit from the hands, wash
your hands in clear water, dry slightly, and while yet moist strike a
sulphur match and hold your hands around the flames. The stains
will instantly disappear.
Furniture, to Clean — First rub with cotton waste dipped in boiled
linseed oil; then rub clean and dry with soft flannel cloth. Care
should be taken that the oil is all removed.
Gill ArliWes, Test For — To ascertain whether an article is gilt or
made of gold-colored alloy, Weber uses a solution of bichloride of
copper, which gives a brown spot on an alloy, bu t produces no effect
on a surface of gold.
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DRESS TRIMMINGS
< 'ur stx-k ol dress trimmings includes an endless vari-
i the newest exquisite designs, ranging in material
from the most costly articles known to handsome and
able goods at moderate -
The following will convey an idea of the exceedingly
low prices at which these beautiful goodB are offered.
Black Bead Band Trimming, from 26c to $8.60.
Black Bead Trimming, separable patterns, from 75c to
$10.00 a yard.
Black Bead Drop Ornaments, from 15c to $7.50 each.
Black Braid and Satin Cord Trimming, in bands and
separable patterns, from 25c to $7.50 a yard.
Colored Braid and Satin Cord Trimming, in bands and
trimming, from 50c to $8.50 a yard.
Iridescent Bead Trimming, in bands, separable patterns
and drop ornaments, from $1.00 to $20.00 a yard.
Black and Colored Bead sets, from $1.50 to $22, SO each.
Milanaise and Tinsel Trimming, in bands, separable
patterns and ornaments, from 50c to $8.00 a yard.
Chenille Silk and Tape Fringes, from 50c to $10.00
yard.
.Marabout Trimming, in black and colored, from 65c to
$2.50 a yard.
Black Silk Knotted Fringe, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50
to $3.00 a yard.
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money without a name signed to the letter containing it, forcing us
to delay till we have heard from the Postoffice where it was mailed.
tfjy-Tn case the goods you order are sold out, state plainly if you
desire us to send you the nearest thing to it we have.
,K3*If you order a cloak or wrap, ready made or to be made,
consult our Rules for Self-Measurement.
j83*Samples are sent to all points by mail.
X5~Permission to examine express packages can only be granted
after having forwarded to us full express rate both ways.
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RIBBON DEPARTMENT
Satin and Gros Grain Ribbon, all Colors
Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 22
6J, 8-J, 10, 12^ 15, 20, 25, 30, 40c
Moire Ribbon in all Colors
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9,
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16
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124,
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20c
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Sash Ribbon
In all the newest shades, with and without .Feather Edge,
9, 10 and 11 inches wide. Price §1.00 to $1.50 a yard.
Fancy Hat Ribbon in all Colors
5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c
Gros Grain Ribbon, Satin Edge, in all
Colors
Nos. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 30, 40
6, 8J, 10, 12J, 15, 20, 30, 35c
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RIBBON DEPT.-Continued
Fur Trimmings
We aro showing a large stock of fur trimmings, embracing
every known fur in the market, which we offer at pric<
below any ever quoted on
Black Hare, lined and padded, 2 in. $ .50 per yard '
" " " " " 3 in. .75
4 in. 1.00 "
5 in. 1.25 "
' Gin. 1.50 "
Gray Hare, 3 in. S -75 per yard.
" 4 in. 1.00
Coney, uulined, 2 in. $0.25 per yard.
3 in. .35
" 4 in. .50 "
Neuter, extra, 2 in. $1.00 per yard.
3 in. 1.35
4 in. 1.75 **
Coney, lined, 2 in. $0.30 per yard.
" 3 in. .50
*' 4 in. .65 "
Gray Coney, lined, 2 in. § .05 per yard.
3 in. .85
" 4 in. 1.15 "
Ex. Beaver, 2 in. §2.50 per yard.
3 in. 3.75 "
4 in. 5.00
Chinchilla, 2 in. §2.00 per yard.
" 3 in. 3.00
4 in. 4.00 "
Full assortment of Lynx, Opossum, Wild Cat, Monkey,
Fox and Astrakhan Furs at very low prices.
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railroad fares.
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l'efz'ct—To raise the pile, cover a hot iron with a wet cloth and
hold the velvet over it; brush it quickly while damp.
Vinegar , Home-made — Put in au open cask four gallons of warm
rainwater, one gallon of common molasses and two quarts of yeast;
cover the top with thin muslin and leave it in the sun, covering it
up at night and when it rains. lu three or four weeks it will be
good vinegar.
Washing Fluid — One can of the best concentrated lye; 5 cents'
worth of salts of tartar; 10 cents' worth of ammonia dissolved ill one
gallon of waters put in a pig »nd cork tightly; to use it, wash the
clothes through one suds first; then put nearly a quarter of a lea-
cupful of the mixture to a boilerful of clothes; boil thoroughly
twenty minutes; then remove, and rinse the clothes in two waters.
Water, Test for Lead — Add to the water a little sulphuret of
ammonia or potash. If the lead be present it will be known by the
color of the water, which will have a dark-brown or blackish tinge.
Whit-trash, Durable — Fresh, well-slaked lime, stirred into equal
parts of water and buttermilk to the usual consistency, will make a
whitewash that will not rub off. Keep it hot while applying it.
POPULATION OF THE GLOBE
JBy Continents
F.urnf>c, in an area of 3,75S..,70 square miles, supports a population
of 331,^72,000, being 88.3 persons to the square mile.
As a has an area of 17,212,680 square miles and 705,591,000 inhabi-
tants, being 46.2 persons to the square mile.
Africa has an area of 11,511,770 square miles and a population of
205,825,000 souls, being 17.8 persons to the square mile.
North America, iu an area of 7,900,350 square miles, supports
72,500,000 inhabilants, or 9.1 persons to the square mile.
South America, in an area of 6,851,000 square miles, supports a
population of '28,400,000, or 4.1 per square mile.
Oceanica, having an area of 3,456,700 square miles, supports a
population of 4,310,000, or 1.2 persons to the square mile.
The Polar Regions, in an area of 1,730,000 square miles, supports
82,000 inhabitants, being .05 per square mile.
By Races
The Mongolian or Turanian Peoples, who occupy the greater part
of Asia, are 630,000,000 in number.
The />/ do- Germanic or Aryan Race, chie8y inhabiting Europe,
Persia, etc., number 545,600,000.
The Ne%ro and Batttu Tribes, inhabiting Central Africa, number
150, 000,00 J.
The Semiticor Hamilic Tribes, occupying North Africa and Arabia,
number 65,000,000.
The Malav and Polynesian Tribes, occupying Australasia and
Polynesia, number 35.000,000.
The American, Indians of North and South America number
15,000,000.
The Hotltnlots and Bnshmen of South Africa are 150,000 in number
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